Traditsiuli Kisi (75cl, 13%)

Traditsiuli Kisi is a Georgian amber wine made from the native Kisi grape, produced by the Traditsiuli winery under winemaker Giorgi Shekriladze. It bridges ancient qvevri winemaking with modern cellar techniques, using fermentation in stainless steel, aging in traditional qvevri and refinement in French oak barrels. The nose opens with wildflowers, chamomile, ripe apricot, white peach, citrus peel, honey and dried pear. The palate is medium-bodied, with ripe pear, apricot, honeyed stone fruit, baking spice, gentle tannic grip, orange citrus and faint nuttiness. The finish is moderately long, dry and lightly textured, with dried chamomile, warm honey and citrus pith.